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1928 Bentley 4½ Litre Le Mans Sports “Bobtail”
• A two-time factory Le Mans entry • 2nd Overall at the 1929 Brooklands Double Twelve • 3rd Overall at the 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans • The Only Remaining “Bobtail” 4½ Litre For the 1928 season, Bentley was intent on having new Works cars, all based on the 4½-liter production chassis in addition…
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1955 Maserati A6G/2000 Berlinetta
n total, Carrozzeria Frua completed fewer than 20 bodies for Maserati’s A6G/2000 chassis. Although the Frua spiders may garner greater recognition, the beautifully styled Berlinettas were featured in Maserati’s official catalog and offered a unique blend of sporting and grand touring characteristics. Today, these rare Maseratis appear fresh, modern and utterly distinctive when compared with…
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Riding the Wave
Our Executive Editor, Chester Allen, is a dedicated surfer. He tells me there is a moment when a paddling surfrider catches the pulse of energy traveling through the water, pops up on the board and starts the ride — accelerating effortlessly as he becomes part of a wave. This year, every auction house in Monterey…
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Is It Time to Give Your Cars to Your Kids?
In the realm of estate planning, 2012 is either a once-in-a-lifetime tax-saving opportunity or the new normal. We won’t know which until after the November 2012 election — and maybe not until next year, after the new Congress has had time to act. Savvy investors aren’t waiting to find out, and they are acting now…
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Ferraris Ride Unusual Tides
The Monterey auctions have again redefined the auction world’s segment of the collector car market, and, as usual, Ferraris are in the top tier of cars. Gooding offered 13 Ferraris with one no-sale for a 92% close rate and $40,276,500 in sales. RM had 14 Ferraris on offer, with all selling for a 100% close…
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Best Buys on the Peninsula
I think we can officially do away with the term “Affordable Classic” when speaking about Monterey. In my opinion, when using the term “affordable,” we should generally be referencing something that the masses could easily afford. The five rides I’ve chosen are valued from the mid-five digits to the mid-seven digits. That’s affordable, Monterey-style. Five…
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1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396/425 coupe
In its first year of production, the 396/425-hp big-block-equipped 1965 Chevrolet Corvette was at its rarest in coupe form, a fact that today makes this beautiful example a rare find. It has been driven just 2,200 miles since the completion of its restoration in 2002, which included refinishing it in the original color combination of…
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie convertible
This fabulously restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible has it all: gorgeous Matador Red paint, full dress inside and out and the rare FJ-code 283/250-hp fuel-injected V8 and Powerglide automatic drivetrain. With its fender skirts, optional extra rocker and fender-skirt bright trim, dual antennas, driver’s spotlight mirror, spinner wheel covers, wide whitewalls and Continental kit,…
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Custom hard top
This ’63 Galaxie 500 XL is the product of a meticulously finished, show-quality frame-off restoration with an eye toward subdued customization and increased performance. It’s a multiple award and show winner, including Ford Muscle Pick at the Goodguys Northwest Nationals in 2011. It was delivered from the factory in Rangoon Red over red interior with…
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1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440
This 1971 Dodge Charger is believed to have been a one-owner vehicle until purchased by the current owner in 2011. One of only 332 believed to have been built, this desirable 4-speed car is being sold with a Galen Govier report as well as other related paperwork. It is in excellent overall condition inside…